American Football Snack Bowl & Game Day Organizer

Built for Real Game Day, Not Just Display

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Introduction

The idea for this model came from a simple observation: during American football games, the table is always a mess.

Snacks, cans, phones, remote controls — everything is lying around, interfering with each other, constantly distracting from the game itself.

This project is a purposeful upgrade of a regular snack bowl, turned into a full Game Day object.

I took the shape of an American football as the central sports symbol and reinterpreted it into a functional element — a deep central bowl around which the entire design logic is built.

There are no decorative elements just for appearance.

Every shape, every compartment, and every radius is designed for real use during a match.

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Design Concept

The central part of the model is an elongated cylindrical American football, designed as the main bowl.

It serves as a visual anchor and the primary container for snacks, accessible from any side of the table.

Around it are six functional compartments, each with a specific purpose:

• Can compartment (0.3–0.5 L)

Designed for standard aluminum cans (Coca-Cola and similar). The shape prevents tipping and accidental spills.

• Remote control compartment

An elongated niche holds the remote in place, making it easy to grab without looking.

• Smartphone compartment

Fits modern phones. Convenient for checking stats, notifications, or streams.

• Three separate snack compartments

Designed for different types of snacks to prevent mixing and keep them easily accessible.

The entire model is focused on rational structure, stability, and shared use.

This is not just a “stand,” but a unified system built around a single scenario — Game Day.

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Materials

The model is designed for printing in PLA or PETG:

• PLA — easy to print, lightweight, low warping, suitable for indoor use and functional objects. Less heat-resistant than PETG but practical for casual home use.

• PETG — moisture-resistant, durable, easy to clean, suitable for everyday use and slightly higher mechanical loads.

These materials make the model practical, wear-resistant for light to moderate use, and suitable for kitchen and living room environments.

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Print Settings

• Printer: Creality K1

• Material: PLA / PETG

• Layer height: 0.10 mm

• Infill: 20%

• Print time: ~3–5 hours

PLA settings:

• Print temperature: 200–210°C

• Bed temperature: 50–60°C

PETG settings:

• Print temperature: 230–250°C

• Bed temperature: 70–80°C

Supports

• Density: 10%

• Used only on overhangs up to 60°

• Easy to remove without damaging the surface

Adhesion

• Brim used for stable printing

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Assembly

No assembly required.

The model prints as a single object and is ready for use after post-processing.

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Purpose

This organizer is created for:

• Super Bowl

• Playoff matches

• Home Game Day evenings

• Friends’ gatherings during streams

It combines food, drinks, and accessories in one place, eliminating clutter and allowing focus on the game.

Football Core – Game Day Snack Organizer

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill